Is This Business Healthy—Or Just Hiding Chaos? 7 Red Flags Most Founders Miss

It might look like a thriving business on the outside—strong revenue, loyal clients, even a team.

But under the surface? You might be scaling—or buying—chaos.

In this video, I’ll walk you through 7 hidden signs that a service-based business isn’t as healthy as it seems. Whether you’re a soloist trying to grow sustainably or someone evaluating a potential acquisition, these are the red flags that might not show up on the P&L—but will cost you later.

🔎 We’ll cover:
Why revenue doesn’t equal sustainability
Signs of founder dependency and key person risk
How client concentration hides instability
The difference between repeatable systems and personal hustle

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